Engineering Physics: Moving Forward After Setback

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The discussion centers on a university student majoring in physics who is considering a transfer to engineering physics but has struggled with procrastination and poor grades. The student feels pressure from parents regarding educational expenses and is concerned about the impact of their grades on future graduate school applications. They are contemplating retaking courses in mechanics and probability statistics to improve their academic standing. The conversation highlights the importance of strong letters of recommendation as a potential way to mitigate the effects of bad grades when applying for graduate programs. Overall, the student seeks advice on how to navigate their academic challenges and improve their prospects.
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Hello all! :D I am going into my third year (second year in major) in university working towards a four year bachelor's degree majoring in physics. I talked to a prof/advisor about transferring into engineering physics and he encouraged me to transfer but procrastination and laziness got the best of me and I didn't end up getting accepted :(

Luckily, I am able to continue taking classes which will transfer over into EP but I feel terrible about my second year grades and I'm not sure what to do. My parents are putting a lot of pressure on me because they don't want to waste money on my education and I feel like I let them down because I didn't get into the college.

I am also worried that I won't be able to get into grad school later on because of my bad grades. I'm hoping I can retake my mechanics I and a probability stats class to improve my mark...

Any advice or comments are greatly appreciated!
 
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As I hear it, bad grades can be offset by good letters of recommendation, etc, when applying for Grad School.
 
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